New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Bustan of Sa'di

Artist Mir Ali al-Kateb (Iranian, 1465 - 1544)

CulturePersian

Date1566

MediumLinen, ink, gold

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (21 x 14.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Louis I. Jaffe

Object number50.45.12B

On View

Not on view

DescriptionSheet from an illuminated manuscript of the "Bustan of Sa'di". Paper of fine quality made of linen rags polished with a glass ball or shell. Ink and gold on linen paper. Yellowed from age. Glue stains in upper right corner of page.

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